Flight Operator, North Central Region

About You And The Role

• You are an analytical, engineering-focused professional with strong technical problem-solving skills and a passion for aerospace operations.
• As a Flight Technician, you form part of the technical core of Zipline’s Flight Operations team.
• In this full-time role, you move beyond basic ground handling to own the technical health of our operational infrastructure. You are directly responsible for drone (Zip) and launch facility (DC) maintenance, flight controlling, and engineering support. Combining your engineering background with hands-on operational capability, you ensure our aircraft and launch systems operate at peak reliability while stepping in to support flight line operations during peak demand.

What You'll Do

• Technical Maintenance & Systems Support: Own routine and preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for Zip aircraft, ground launcher systems, and DC operational equipment.
• Flight Controlling & Safety Oversight: Manage active flight monitoring, maintain real-time communication with controllers, and strictly enforce aviation compliance and safety protocols.
• Engineering Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, or software anomalies on-site, providing critical feedback and data to central engineering teams.
• Flexible Operational Support: Maintain proficiency in launch and recovery procedures, allocating 30% to 50% of your operational bandwidth to support flight-line staff during high-volume delivery periods.
• Continuous Technical Advancement: Engage in structured skill-development pathways and specialized training in controlling, system diagnostics, and compliance to drive operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Educational Qualification: HND or Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical, or related technical fields).
• Technical Aptitude: Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, hardware/electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Operational Versatility: Ability to balance technical maintenance duties with fast-paced flight-line launch and recovery operations.
• Learning Agility & Detail Orientation: Readiness to complete 2–3 weeks of Flight Operations Fundamentals followed by ongoing specialized certifications across different Responsibility Areas (RAs).
• Leadership & Growth Mindset: A drive to build skills for future lateral or vertical advancement into roles like Quality, Flight Leadership, Aviation Compliance, or Systems Engineering.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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